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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-31
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE OLD HOMESTEAD.

The sale of seats for Denman Thompson
in the "Old Homestead at Portland Thea
ter Friday and Saturday, will begin at the
box Office to-day. The New York World
says: "If the favor of the public be worth
working for and be recompense for work,
Mr.. Thompson has found reward for his
long and earnest search for good play in
."The Old Homestead" There are old
friends in the new play, the chief of which
are Josh himself, and Cy Prime, the cham
picn huinbug of Swanzey and pretty nearly
champion of all the world besides Josh
opens the ball by opening his heart and
hand to seedy old tramp, and this act
bears good fruit subsequently, for the tramp,
in altered circumstances, becomes good
Samaritan to the prodigal son of the good
genius of the play, who in his turn gravii
tates from bad to good, ana becomes an
honor TO his lively but honest and honorable
old dad There is nothing Shakespearian
about this. 1t does not touch, nor does it
seek, the levels of high tragedy or high
comedy. 1t is Dickinesque. 1t is refec-
ton of low life. 1t is homely, it is simple,
but 1t Is true to life and true to act, and
above all, it takes a grip on the heart which
cannot be loosened. The leading parts are
taken by actors who feel them to the life,
and the play catches on"
NOTES.
"A Night OFF, drew another good house
at Portland Theatre last night.
Wright's Spectacular Minstrel troupe will
be at City Hall Sept. 18th and 18th.
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Labor Day.

Tonight the committee on celebration of
Labor Day will meet at Thatcher Post Hall,
corner of Elm and Congress streets, and a
general invitation is extended to all interes-
ted in the subject to meet with them. As
has before been stated the project has met
with great acceptance by many of the diff
ferent trades located, not only in Portland,
but in the different towns in the county
The clambake will be great affair and
games viii be provided to please every one,
while, IL a meeting is held in City Hall in
the evening, excellent speakers will be pro-
yided This Labor Day celebration is a
good idea and if the various trades take
hold in earnest they can make it great sue
cess.
Mayor Chapman received the following
letter yesterday:
No. IL MIDDLE ST., Portland, Aug. 29th.
G. j. Chapman, Esq., Mayor:
Dear Slr:-The various labor organizations of
the city OF Portland and vicinity have voted to
observe Monday, Sept. 9th, as Labor Day. In
Denaif OF said organizations, am requested TO
extend to you and the gentlemen connected with
tne Clty government, a cordial invitation to par
tlclpate with them on the occasion.
Respectfully yours,
r. p JFwFTr Secv
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The Fifteenth Maine.

COL Isaac Dyer and Maj. III. II. Storey,
officers of the Fifteenth Maine Regimental
Association. have been arranging for the re-
union Of the survivors of that regiment,
which takes place at Augusta Tuesday and
Wednesday, September 18th and 14th. The
arrangements comprise, besides the social
features, an excursion to the Soldiers Home
at Togus, an inspection of the battered and
torn" battle flags in the rotunda of the State
House, banquet at Grand Army Hall
wednesday evening, etc. The railroads and
hotels offer reduced rates to all who attend.
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A Wedding PARTY.

A very pleasant affair occurred last even
ing at POS Franklin street, the occasion beinl
the marriage of Miss Annie F. Lawton, the
eldest daughter of Winslow Lawton, Of
Prince & Lawton, dealers in wood and coal
and Mr. Robert W. Anderson, the well
known Congress street tobacco dealer The
interesting ceremony was performed by Rev
DIR Small, in the presence of large compa
ny of relatives and friends. The bridal cou.
pie were the recipients of numerous and val.
liable presents, including silver card reeeiy.
er and berry spoon, the gift of Thatcher
Relief Corps, OF which the bride is mem.
Der. A bountiful supper was served at .
O'Clock. The newly married couple took the
Machias steamer for brief bridal trip IL
SedgWick and Bar Harbor.
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BRIEF JOTTINCS. t.


Fine day yesterday, with a slight sprinkle
Of rain al 8 p. m.
A load of goods on C. E. Lbby's express
team tipped over on Commercial street yes.
terday.
Schooner John r. Penrose, from New
Jersey, with water pipe for Watervile, was
relieved of the last of her cargo yesterday
She brought about 81, 600 feet of pipe.
At 2.30 p. m. Saturday the committee on
public buildings and press reporters, will
inspect the remodelled High School build
ing.
''The Bend of the River on the Columbia, y
In Washington Territory, is the subject of
+. L. Montagne's picture, now exhibited in
Roach & Eaton's window, and is valued by
the artist at $1,000.
Miss Katie Pratt, five year old daughter
of W, S. Pratt of Saccarappa, fell from a pile
of boards the other day, spraining her ankle
and driving board nail into her foot. She
is quite lame in consequence.
The Ladies Circle of the Second Parish
church will hold their basket picnic at Mrs
DR.. Merrilps, Peaks Island, Thursday, Sep.
TENDER LIST, instead of Friday. Gentlemen
are particularly invited.
The fine schooner yacht Gitana, Commo-
dore W. F. Weld, of the Eastern Yacht Club
arrived in the harbor yesterday afternoon
The celebrated cutter Huron of the New
York Yacht Club, is also here, and the
schooner Waro Cristo.
The hard glove fight which was to have
taken place in Vermont, September 2, be-
tween Charles Leonard of New York, and
f. W. Gonzales of this city, has been post
poned on account of Gonzales breaking his
hand at the Portland Company last Satur-
day.
new shaft has been put into the steam
er Greenwood her hull has been newly
pointed and she is more attractive than ever.
She made short trip last evening and her
machinery worked splendidly. Her adver-
tised trips, with the exception of the $50 D.
m. trip from Portland. will be run regularly
until further notice.
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Surprise Party.

A very enjoyable surprise party was given
to Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Mcdonald, at their
residence, Monday evening, it being the
twentieth anniversary of their wedding.
After the large body of friends had assem-
bled and favored the couple with fine vocal
and instrumental selections, they were invi-
ted into the dining room and capital COLA
ton provided. Mr.. John r. Gibson, in fitting
words, on behalf of the friends, congratulated
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald on their arrival at
the twentieth milestone in their welded life,
to which Mr.. Mcdonald briefly responded
After prayer and remarks by Rev. Mr.. Cross
er, the company separated, leaving many and
valuable presents, and hoping to repeat their
visit twenty years hence.
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Sheriff Smith has appointed Washington
Phillips ard S. w. Syphers deputy sherltfs
for the enforcement of the liquor law. The
their duties.
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A New Use for Yeast.

c. A. Bickford's yeast delivery wagon was
upset at the corner of Free and Cotton
streets yesterday morning by countryman
who ran into it and caught his wheel in its
step. he kept right on and as his wheel
turned the step went into the air and the
yeast wagon was on its side in twinkle.
The yeast was scattered in every direction
and wag who was assisting in raising the
horse, who fell and lay on his side, sug-
gested that cake of it be used under the
animal. The horse evidently knew the
power confined in one of the little cakes and
immediately arose to his feet. A broken
shaft was the principal damage.
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,l INCH vICTOa sTCYCLE FOR

81 sxEEtnsns'siv saoG bolesin f hels
ridden only three weeks good as new; 500 cash
takes IL. have also several other good trades
for $40 $50 and s75, In Columbia, Harvard and
Rudge machines. Call aud see them. Il. S. PEN
DEXTER, Jeweler and Agent for Victor Bicycles
No. 561 Congress ST., City. 28-1
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A Narrow Escape.

Yesterday small boy drove up Congress
streetswitr somewhat spirited horse, which
as as was evident, he did not know how to
manage. He was driving in an express wag-
on, and when near India street he applied
the whip, in boy fashion, to the nervous ami
NAL. The horse ran on to the sidewalk just
In 'front.' Of fruit team which was coming
DOWN the street, and would have collided
with 1t II the driver Of the fruit team had
NOT promptly stopped his wagon and turned
the boys horse to one side by a blow of his
mnlp' Inc boys horse was stopped. backed
from the sidewalk, and the youngster drove
- .N'N
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
sAccARAPPA.


The Westbrook Manufacturing Company
are preparing the grounds between mill No
1 and the Office, to erect new building
31x4o feet, for an electric light plant and an
office. They will put in q new wheel and
build flume for the duck mill They have
a large force of men and teams employed.
Mr. M. Watson, proprietor of the West
brook Chronicle, is fitting up the basement
of his printing office building into stores,
with plate glass front and handsome finish.
Messrs. Foster q Brown have commenced
reconstructing the old Universalist church
and fitting 1t up for commodfous machine
shop. The works will be propelled by steam
power
Mr.. and Mrs E. ]. Pennell have been hold
ing meetings under the auspices of the
Holiness Association in the northern portion
of the State. They will go to New Hamp-
shire next week to labor in the interest Of
the Association in that State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-31
SILVER TIPPED"
OATS.

This Dat Is carefully selected from the best
grades and nils the requirements Of Horses bet
ter than any other: They are manufactured OF
improved by machinery 1.-THE end or loose hber
clipped on and the oat thoroughly cleaned and all
dirt as well as objectionable stnff removed, leav
ing the oat plump and ready for the horse to en-
Joy eating. Its not economy to feed horses poor
food or force them to eat dirt and refuse that
causes heaves or other ailments. All who have
had experience in feeding oats, find much that Is
Objectionable In regular grades, which can only
be avoided by removal ;nearIy 1-3 less of "SIL-
XERsTIPPED" are equal any regular graded
No, 2,white as they outweigh in proportion 70
that difference and are, practically speaking solid
meats They run uniform, also bright, sweet and
clean, grading the highest in any market They
are the best and cheapest to feed also the incest
Seed, Dat being free from all foreign substance
andno harm having been done them to prevent
growing.
Any one who will give them consideration ana
trial will be sure TO use them, as they are in all
respects first class Oat, and the most economical
aud best Feed for Horses Ready sale and in
creased demand has been established in the
larger markets elsewere and have become very
popular wherever known. The manufacturer de-
sires to introduce these oats throughoutMa on
their merits and takes this manner Of bringing
them before the public.
~SILVER TIPPED" can be obtained from the
following Portland firms who handle them direct
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RattIesnakes In oxford.
[Oxford Democrat

John Howe of Bethel came down to Green
wood on a visit Friday, and the next day he
and our son Elbon went over to Shadagee
Pond fishing. On walking over ledge near
the pond, EIbon came in close proximity to a
big rattlesnake. He stepped within about
three feet of him. and saw him about the
same time that the reptile warned him off by
shaking his rattles. He retreated short
distance, and then stopped and took look
at his snakeship. He describes him as about
as thick as his arm, of a grey color, with
dark spots. He lay in a coil, with his tail
erected about foot when sounding his rat
ties,
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The Deluded New Yorker.

The statements made by New York man
to reporter of the Sun, are denied by Port
land Fish dealers. No organization has
been formed among shore fishermen. and
there is no endorsement of the Canadian pol
icy by them. In regard to the New Workers.
assertion that vessels have been equipped
with very large sails, the owners say that it
has been well known fact that instead of
putting their vessels in trim to run away
from Canadian cruisers, the schooners have
complied with the conditions imposed by the
Canadian authorities and have not been rem
dered liable to moleStatinn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-31
York County Fair.

The York county fair will be held at Bid
deford Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Sept. Goth, 21st and 22d There will be SEQ
in purses for races The first day the
soeiety's trot for $40 open to all horses raised
and owned in York county will occur; on
the second day there will be races in the
2.3S class, for four year ODDS and for the
three minute class; on the third day in the
free for all, two year olds and 2.45 classes.
A stallion race will be trotted on one of the
last two DAYS of the fair.
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A GENTS WANTED-An experienced can
"A yaSser as special agent la an established
business IN Maine. Address, giving name age
land, Me. 3O1
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Island Notes.

The members Of Camp Loyal at Peaks
Island struck there tents yesterday and re-
turned home.
Some families are departing to enable the
children to attend school, and others are
coming to spend the month of September,
which in very many respects will be the
pleasantest month of the season.
Mr.. Frank E. Mccoy, trombone a1d bari
tone player for the Forest City Company.
leaves to-day for his home in Lowell, Mass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-31
Janitors Appointed.

At meeting of the committee on public
buildings, held yesterday afternoon, Wat
son c. Rand was appointed janitor of the
Carroll street school, and Charles A. Moores
janitor Of the West school, in place of Mr..
Haskell, who has resigned. The salary of
the Carroll school janitor has been fixed at
$50 per month, and that of the West school
janitor at $40.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-31
Improxed order of Red Men.

Machigonne Tribe No. g. Improved Order
of Red Men, although in its infancy. the
tribe having been initiated this summer. is
fast perfecting itself in its work. Army &
Navy Hall has been properly fitted up, and
yesterday the elegant paraphernalia arrived,
and is now open to the inspection of the
members. Probably richer. or more taste
full regalia, does not belong to any other
secret order At the next council fire we
understand that fifteen pale-faces win be
adnntad .-..t
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nNE OF said houses contains fifteen rooms and
" bath room. is steam heated plped Tor hot
anu eold water and has a eOmmOdious and extra
nine rooms and In arrangement and style Of finish
Is peculiarly attractive.
said houses are within one mile OF Market
square, Portland, and convenient 20 the horse ears
and are among the most desirable houses on
Deeling Land C0mpany's property.
Also Tor sale one hundred or more house lots
Prices low; terms reasonable. Enquire of
ROLLINS 4 ADAMS, No. % Exchange ST., or
+. y. BAILEY q CO., No. Is Exchange ST., Port
land. ie2ldtf
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Cumberland District Lodge.

Cumberland District Lodge will hold its
quarterly session with Orient Lodge CT Sac
carappa, on Thursday, Sept. LIST. Half rates
nave been secured on the Maine Central rail-
tUao' and the Portland & Rochester for
an members attending within the county. A
C cuolie meeting win be held in the evening
orano Chief Templar M. j. Dow will be
present and confer the new degree upon all
Entitled Entitled 70 the same. Let there be grand
gathering of the members.
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SAIL and Basket Pi6nic..

Friday, Sept, I'd, if pleasant, the steamer
Forest City will sail to South Freeport at 1. 80
a. m. 0nSarriving there will be basket pic
mic. The steamer win leave South Freeport
at p. m. for the city. The sail will be a
most delightful one, and those who go will
find it a most enjoyable excursion.
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"My Life in the South. y

Mr.. Jacob Stroyer, a colored man, is can
wasting the city for the sale of his book,
my Life in the South" The work is an au-
photography, and gives history of Mr..
Stroyer's life while a slave in the South. Mr..
Stroyer is commended by three of the ex-
mayors of Salem and several of the local
clergy His book is an interesting narrative,
simply and effectively told. He is now
student at Oberlin Theological Institution,
and the proceeds of his book he will devote
to completing his education.
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ing. y. 3. GARDINER, No. 40 Exchange street.
26-1
LNOR sALE-A new two-story frame house in
Il western part Of city, on elevated land, with
fourteen rooms and bath rooms arranged for two
size Of lot about 33x55. BENJAMIN SHAW,
ASIA Exchange street. 26-1
MISSES and Children's Wine and Buff Ok
WI fords In variety Of styles at cost price,
Now you can get bargain by calling at 461 Con
gress 81. BROWN, Sign Of Gold Boot. 25-1
EOR SALE CHEAP-A stable to be taken
IL down and removed; also two carriages
sleigh and harnesses; one Of Chickering's best
pianos; also furniture 227 Bracket Street. GEO.
II. FOSTER. 25-2
VOU can find the largest assortment Of fine
Il desirable Boots and Shoes In Portland at
Browns. Special attention given to fitting diff
cult feet. BROWN, 461 Congress St. 25-1
TOR SALE = The two story brick house, No.
- % winter ST.; modern Improvements; good
lot OF land. Enquire OF u. G.. BOYD. No. 1 Ex-
change street, or HOWARD E. SOULE, No. 2O1
Commercial street. 23-tf
EOR sALE-House and stable at AZ HANo.
street. 2s-4
EOR sALE-Stock and fixtures of a fancy
= goods store IN neighboring city, at moder-
ate price; good location and trade. Enquire Of
CHENERY q co. 1873
TOR sALE-I will sell at a bargain ION ae-
u count OF Ill healthy, my farm situated In EN-.
aIinoutn, containing 100 hundred acres of wood
buildings, near church, school and depot. Inquire
on the premises. j. Ill. BRACKETT 6-S
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Excursion to srldeton.

Commencing Wednesday, August 31st,
mere VIII be daily excursions from Portland
Y hNrlagtons and Harrison over the Lake Sc
page route The sail across the lake is
beautiful and fun of historic interest. The
picturesque bay of Naples and the
narrow and beautiful Long Lake lie
on TINS route. For further particulars see
advertisement
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-31
ADvRnrIsEmENTs ro-0A

Advice 10 Mothers. - MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; it produces natural quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain. and the little
cherub, awakes as bright as a button" 1t is
very pleasant 10 taste. 1t soothes the child soft
ems the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind regu-
iates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrheA whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle
lahlo FM&W&wly
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.


TUEsDAY-Charles Davis, Frank Delaney,
james Quigley and Joseph Newell, intoxcation /;
each fined SO and COSTS
Michael Mulhern, intoxication; fined So and
costs.
county Jail.
James Cuban, intoxication; 80 days in the
county jail and in addition fined SO and costs.
John Naliy, common drunkard; three months
In the county iail 7ss
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OWEN, MOORE & co.
MEssENGER,s NOTICE.
Office of the sheriff of Cunberlan
County.

Office of the sheriff of Cumberland
County.
State OF Maine. Cumberland IS. August 80, A. d.
1887.
THIS is to give notice, that on the thirtieth
Il day of August, A. ID. 1887, Warrant in
Insolvency was issued out of the Court of Insol-
yency for said County of Cumberland, against the
estate Of said
ISAAC N. BAILEY, of Harpswell,
adjudged to be an Insovent Debtor, on petition OF
said Debtor, which petition was filed on the
thirtieth day of August, A. ID. 1887, 10 which
date interest on claims is 10 be computed.
That the payment Of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery Of any
property by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting Of the Creditors Of said Debtor,
10 prove their debts and choose one or more
assignees of his estate, will be held at Court OF
Insolvency, to be holden at Probate Court Room,
In said Portland, on the nineteenth day OF Septem-
Der, A. ID. 1887, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. II. X. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of In
solyency for said County of Cumberland
aug31&7
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The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
and other considerations.
Windham-Jennie S. Kennard to Susie IL.
Smith, 81 and other considerations
New Gloucester A. NJ. Lee to Rosa w Lee
81 and other considerations
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT
is the story now in our Parasol depart
ment. That is to say: You can buy
Parasols of us now at three-quarters OF
the marked price.-Not because the
goods are not worth as much now as
thew were six weeks ago nor because
they are damaged or out of style :-the
value is the same and the goods are
perfect, and in every way as desirable,
but the Parasol season is about over
what we have left on the first Of Octo-
Der will be packed away in camphor
till next season. Rather than keen
them till another year we prefer to lose
a little money on them. so we offer sew
en- dollar Parasols for S5.25. Five dol
lar Parasols forlS3.75, and so on. It's a
good Investment and worth consider
ing.-Come and see them.
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In Cape Elizabeth, Aup. 81, by Rev. A. d.
Dodge. Benz. +. Brown OF Cape Elizabeth and
Miss Hattie l.; Parker of Standlsh, At same time
and place, John s. Jordan and Miss Louise N.
Brown. both of Cape Elizabeth.
In Rockland, Aug. 81. by Rev. S. Bickmore,
Lester A Head, of Owls Head, and Ida A. Day of
Deering. mo cards.l
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FOR SALE OR LEASE.
A Desirable Suburban Residence,

TINE property formerly J. j. Gilbert's East
IL Deering, Corner Neranda and Forest SITS
Cemented Cellar. Good Furnace, Large Stable
-Four stalls and plenty OF Carriage-rOOm. The lot
contains about $4,000 feet, 10 shade and fruit
trees, Pears, Apples, Plum, GOOsberries Straw
berries, Raspoerries etc, all In fine order; len
minutes ride from City Building. For further par.
uculars call at lS9 High ST., Portland Me-
au20dtf a. II PFITEN.III
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If your complaint is want of appetite, try half a
wine glass of Angostura Bitters half an hour
before dinner. Beware of counterfeits. Ask your
grocer or druggist for the genuine article, man.
nfactured by DIR. J. 8. B. segert & Sons
aug2o eod&wIw